GatenbySanderson
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:425.71 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:0.6 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:11.7 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:413.4 tCO2e/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced office spaces, utilizing WeWork and Bruntwood spaces committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2030.
- Implemented 'Agile Working Policy' encouraging work from home and reduced travel.
- Excluded quotes for hard copy packs from proposals, significantly reducing paper usage.
- Partnership with Bruntwood and WeWork, committed to carbon neutrality by 2030.
Social Achievements
- Agile Working Policy prioritizes employee wellbeing during extreme weather.
- 2022-23 Charity of the Year: The Conservation Volunteers.
Governance Achievements
- Carbon Reduction Plan completed in accordance with PPN 06/21 and associated guidance.
- Plan reviewed and signed off by the board of directors.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2045.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce carbon emissions to 361 tCO2e by 2029 (15% reduction).
Environmental Challenges
- High Scope 3 emissions (413.4 tCO2e in 2023).
Mitigation Strategies
- Adopted carbon reduction targets to decrease emissions to 361 tCO2e by 2029 (15% reduction).
- Planned initiatives include reviewing environmental policy annually, continued implementation of Agile Working Policy, office refurbishment with energy efficiency focus, investment in technology to enhance efficiency, further paper reduction, and sourcing green suppliers.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Sourcing green suppliers for office supplies, food, and cleaning products.
- Using recycled paper and recycling waste paper and toner cartridges.
- Using Shred-it for secure and environmentally responsible paper recycling.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: PPN 06/21, GHG Reporting Protocol corporate standard, Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard